Dog Boarding Services
Dog Boarding in Halifax
Dog boarding kennels, pet resorts and day care centres with overnight stays across Halifax. Contact them directly to check availability, prices and the vaccinations they require.
Available Facilities
19 premium boarding facilities in Halifax
Woofingtons of LakeCity
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The Paw Pad Retreat & Spa
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The Dog Company
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Refined Canines Halifax
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Pooched
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Playful Pups Doghouse Adventures
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Playful Paws Dog Daycare
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Planet Pooch K-9 Doggie Daycare
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Petite Urban Pooch
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Paw Prints Doggy Daycare & Grooming
Professional dog boarding service
Pampered Paws Inn
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Happy Hounds Doggy Daycare
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Fetch
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Dogtopia
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Cat Nap Inn
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Canine Haven
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Camp Bow Wow Halifax
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Bowlin Farms Doggie Adventures
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4PawsHFX
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Pro Tips
- Visit local facilities in person before booking
- Book 2-4 weeks in advance for peak seasons
- Prepare vaccination records and instructions
- Pack familiar items for your pet's comfort
Choosing dog boarding in Halifax
Dog boarding in Halifax ranges from small kennels to pet resorts and day care centres with overnight stays. Visit before you book: a good facility will happily show you where dogs sleep, play and eat, and how it keeps them warm in a cold snap and cool in summer.
Your dog's licence
In the Halifax Regional Municipality, dogs need a licence and owners must apply within 20 days of getting a dog or moving to the municipality. Dogs aged six months or younger do not need one. Many boarding businesses ask to see your licence along with your dog's vaccination records, so bring both.
Parvovirus in the Halifax region
In April 2025 a Halifax veterinarian told Global News that an outbreak of canine parvovirus in the Halifax region had killed several dogs. He said vaccination is the best protection and that puppies still going through their vaccine series should not be taken into high-traffic areas with many other dogs. Ask your vet whether your dog is fully vaccinated before a stay, and ask the facility how it keeps puppies and unwell dogs separate from the rest.
Winter cold
In January 2024 Halifax Regional Police shared tips for pets in the cold, including keeping pets indoors, never leaving a pet in a cold car, and heading inside if it is too cold for you. Ask a facility how it keeps dogs warm and where they go to the toilet in freezing weather.
What to ask
- Where do dogs sleep, and is someone on site overnight?
- Is play time in groups or one dog at a time, and how are groups matched?
- How do they keep dogs warm in winter and cool in summer?
- Which vet do they use in an emergency?
- Can you bring your dog's own food, bedding or medication?
Busy dates
Facilities fill up for summer, the Canada Day long weekend, the August civic holiday, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, so book early, and bring your dog's vaccination records, municipal licence and microchip number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dog boarding cost in Halifax?
It depends on the facility, the length of stay, your dog's size and any extras such as group play or medication, so ask each business for a quote. Peak holidays often cost more and fill up first.
Does my dog need a licence to be boarded in Halifax?
The Halifax Regional Municipality requires dogs to be licensed, apart from dogs aged six months or younger. Many facilities ask to see the licence and your dog's vaccination records, so ask each business what it requires.
What vaccinations does my dog need for boarding?
Requirements differ, so ask each facility. Many ask for rabies, DHPP (which includes parvovirus and distemper) and Bordetella (kennel cough), and some ask about canine flu.
Is parvovirus a concern in Halifax?
In April 2025 a Halifax veterinarian reported an outbreak that had killed several dogs. Vaccination is the best protection; ask your vet before a stay, and ask the facility how it separates sick dogs.
How do kennels keep dogs safe in a Nova Scotia winter?
Ask how dogs are kept warm, how often they go outside in freezing weather and what happens if a dog is unwell. Halifax Regional Police advise that if it is too cold for you outside, it is too cold for your dog.
When should I book boarding in Halifax?
As early as you can for the Canada Day long weekend, the August civic holiday, Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, when facilities fill up.